Canadian court rules against Huawei exec fighting extradition

13 Sept 10:42 Key points summarised by AI

A Canadian court ruled that extradition proceedings for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou will continue, finding that bank fraud accusations against her meet the "double criminality" requirement for extradition to the United States.
This decision keeps Meng Wanzhou under strict bail conditions in Vancouver and further strains Canada-China relations, which have been tense since her 2018 arrest and China's subsequent detention of two Canadians.
The case centers on allegations that Meng lied to HSBC about Huawei's ties to an Iran-based affiliate, potentially exposing the bank to US sanctions violations, a charge deemed fraud in both Canada and the US.
China has strongly condemned the ruling, calling the case a "grave political incident" and demanding Meng's immediate release, while Canada maintains its commitment to an independent judiciary.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.